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MANILA, Philippines – Rockport Power Inc., a licensed retail electricity supplier, has partnered with major distributors, including Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to capitalize on the expanding retail power market.

In a statement over the weekend, the company expressed confidence in its expansion plans following the government’s decision to lower the minimum electricity consumption threshold to 100 kilowatts (kW) from 500 kW.

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The new rule, which took effect on June 26, covers the retail competition and open access (RCOA) and the retail aggregation program (RAP).